Investment Banking Analyst - Private Capital Advisory (Venture Capital & Growth Equity)

About Jefferies Secondary Advisory Jefferies Secondary Advisory is one of the market's leading and fastest‑growing advisors to financial sponsors and institutional investors seeking strategic liquidity solutions in the private markets. Our team partners with venture capital and growth equity firms to design and execute GP‑led secondary transactions that optimize portfolio management, extend duration for high‑conviction assets, and support value creation across the growth and innovation ecosystem.

We also advise institutional limited partners---including sovereign wealth funds, pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, and other major allocators---on the sale and active management of portfolios of limited partnership interests across venture capital, growth equity, and other alternative strategies. Secondary Advisory -- Global Snapshot (2026)

Our team partners with venture capital and growth equity firms to design and execute GP‑led secondary transactions that optimize portfolio management, extend duration for high‑conviction assets, and support value creation across the growth and innovation ecosystem

We also advise institutional limited partners---including sovereign wealth funds, pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, and other major allocators---on the sale and active management of portfolios of limited partnership interests across venture capital, growth equity, and other alternative strategies

Secondary Advisory -- Global Snapshot (2026) ~100 dedicated secondary advisory professionals across New York, San Francisco, Dallas, London, and Hong Kong $250B in advised transaction value, including dozens of high‑profile growth equity and venture GP‑led processes Integrated collaboration with Jefferies Private Fund Advisory and global sector banking teams for strategic coverage and investor reach One of the most active advisors globally in single‑asset and multi‑asset continuation vehicles for growth and venture clients Role Overview Jefferies is seeking an Analyst to join its Secondary Advisory team in New York, specifically supporting GP‑led secondary transactions for venture capital and growth equity sponsors

Transaction Execution & Analysis Support the execution of GP‑led secondary transactions across the growth equity and venture ecosystems, including continuation vehicles, strip sales, tender offers, structured secondaries, and NAV‑based solutions Build and maintain financial models, asset‑level projections, valuation analyses, and sensitivity cases under the guidance of senior team members Assist in the preparation and refinement of core transaction materials, including process letters, management presentations, teaser decks, and investor diligence materials Help coordinate diligence efforts with portfolio companies, fund finance teams, legal counsel, and third‑party advisors, ensuring timely and accurate information flow Client & Investor Support Support day‑to‑day interactions with venture capital and growth equity sponsors, portfolio company management teams, and investors Assist with investor outreach processes, including buyer targeting analysis, tracking outreach progress, and managing inbound questions Prepare materials and logistics for investor calls, management meetings, diligence sessions, and virtual/on‑site roadshows Capture and synthesize investor feedback to support transaction structuring discussions and value‑maximization efforts Market Research & Internal Collaboration Conduct research and analysis on venture and growth secondary market trends, including capital formation, exit dynamics, deal structures, and fund performance benchmarks

Partner closely with Jefferies sector coverage teams (e.g., Technology, Healthcare, Consumer, Financial Institutions) to support integrated client coverage and idea generation Maintain and update internal databases related to secondary investors, strategies, pricing observations, and historical deal outcomes

Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record 1 years of relevant experience in investment banking, valuation advisory, consulting, VC/growth equity, secondaries, or a similarly analytical